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The best 8 summer fashion trends to know – and shop – now

By Amelie Langenskiöld

Here, Vogue Scandinavia delivers a round-up of the best pieces to invest in from the eight biggest summer trends

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The wait is finally over. Ever since we witnessed the spring/summer '24 collections on the runway last year – from Sabato de Sarco's debut collection for Gucci, to Prada's translucent prowess to Miu Miu's mastery of mini skirts and polo shirts – we have been yearning to embrace the pieces in our wardrobe.

So, seize the arrival of the summer fashions and start 'adding to cart' as we hand-pick the best to buy for eight key seasonal trends.

Sheer is here

The more translucent the better – if the fashion houses like Sportmax and Alaïa have anything to do with it, that is. Both of the maisons sent model after model down the runway in whisper-thin, see-through looks that – thanks to expert craftsmanship – made so much of so little fabric.

Photo: Sportmax SS24

Photo: Victoria Beckham SS24

Photo: David Koma SS24

Photo: Alaïa SS24


Technical voile dress

Prada

SHOP NOWEUR 5500
Matrix 95 boot

Anny Nord x Remain

SHOP NOWEUR 415
Sheer layered top

MM6 Maison Margiela

SHOP NOWEUR 450
Sgroxanna dress

Stine Goya

SHOP NOWEUR 375
Josine top

Baum und Pferdgarten

SHOP NOWEUR 129
Marcy crystal-embellished mesh ballet flats

Khaite

SHOP NOWEUR 940
Lavallière silk muslin crêpe blouse

Saint Laurent

SHOP NOWEUR 1190
Semi-sheered high-waisted skirt

Maison Margiela

SHOP NOWEUR 450

Light blue

We welcomed back head-to-toe monochrome looks yet again for the SS24 runways. Models donned unmissable block colours such as red, pink and grey in different shades, but one of the most significant hues of the season is soft, sky-toned baby blue.

Photo: Versace SS24

Photo: Ermanno Scervino SS24

Photo: Fendi SS24

Photo: Tom Ford SS24


Draped turtleneck long sleeve top

Mugler

SHOP NOWEUR 750
Catania silk satin slip dress, light blue

The Garment

SHOP NOWEUR 380
Logo-patch press-stud jacket

Courrèges

SHOP NOWEUR 890
A-line mini skirt

Courrèges

SHOP NOWEUR 450
Carina cutout long skirt w/tulle details

Christopher Esber

SHOP NOWEUR 545
Ami de cœur wool sweater

Ami Paris

SHOP NOWEUR 380
Pauline crepe satin vest

The Andamane

SHOP NOWEUR 295
Nathalie cuffed tech satin maxi pants

The Andamane

SHOP NOWEUR 355

Mini-me

Mini skirts and dresses has become something of a staple piece in a fashion wardrobe, but for this summer the designers took it one further step – introducing the mini silhouette to any garment imaginable: tops, jackets, underwear and shorts inclusive. The result? An empowering look that is very flattering and feminine.

Photo: Acne Studios SS24

Photo: Tom Ford SS24

Photo: Alberta Ferretti SS24

Photo: Marni SS24


Denim cross-over jacket

Alaïa

SHOP NOWEUR 990
Skirt-belt in streaky denim

Diesel

SHOP NOWEUR 450
Eclipse boob cotton mini dress

The Garment

SHOP NOWEUR 242
Tailored mini skirt

Filippa K

SHOP NOWEUR 260
Cropped denim zip top

Weekday

SHOP NOWEUR 40
Fitted tube dress

Arket

SHOP NOWEUR 99
Cropped short-sleeve shirt

Thom Browne

SHOP NOWEUR 550
Tweed shorts

Mango

SHOP NOWEUR 36

Lemonade

When life gives you lemons, you create looks inspired from 50 shades of citrus – that is, according to the creative directors for brands such as Del Core, Emilia Wickstead and Bottega Veneta. It is just as if these designers knew exactly that a bright yellow look was just what to wear on a sunny summer day.

Photo: Stella McCartney SS24

Photo: Emilia Wickstead SS24

Photo: Del Core SS24

Photo: Bottega Veneta SS24


Pauline linen blend vest

The Andamane

SHOP NOWEUR 295
Rina high waist linen blend shorts

The Andamane

SHOP NOWEUR 345
Le coeur leather shoulder bag

Alaïa

SHOP NOWEUR 990
Matchmaker rose appliquéd minidress

Zimmermann

SHOP NOWEUR 1900
Draped cotton jersey one-shoulder top

MSGM

SHOP NOWEUR 195
Silk wrap dress

Zimmermann

SHOP NOWEUR 695
Hera quilted jacket

Rodebjer

SHOP NOWEUR 390
10mm Cendrillon leather ballerinas

Repetto

SHOP NOWEUR 275

The white dress

Whilst we all love to hear wedding bells toll, this is a more universal take on the white dress. Think feminine, lightweight and eternally flattering – united by luminous shades of white. And brands who have become known for this specific offering – think Simone Rocha or Cecilie Bahnsen – didn't disappoint either. In the range of brands showcasing the look there were unexpected contenders too, with Gucci and Valentino getting in on the trend too.

Photo: Valentino SS24

Photo: Tod's SS24

Photo: Dolce & Gabbana SS24

Photo: Gucci SS24


Bow-detailed off-shoulder dress

Self-Portrait

SHOP NOWEUR 460
Shoulder-twist dress ecru

Toteme

SHOP NOWEUR 580
La robe notte satin midi dress

Jacquemus

SHOP NOWEUR 790
Geralda ruched cup cotton midi dress

Rotate

SHOP NOWEUR 265
Long sleeve ribbed mini dress

Soft Goat

SHOP NOWEUR 395
Alice linen mini dress

Posse

SHOP NOWEUR 200
Liebe Dress White

Holzweiler

SHOP NOWEUR 510
Dena pleated cotton poplin maxi dress

Staud

SHOP NOWEUR 435

Metallica

Whether silver, gold or bronze, metallic seems to really have captured the fashion world's eyes. Shimmering and shining down the runways of Blumarine, Supriya Lele and Alexander McQueen, to name a few, it's time to illuminate. On the runways, no fabric was immune to the sought-out metallic finish: from sequin-laden jersey skirts to chains and thread-like detailing.

Photo: Blumarine SS24

Photo: Supriya Lele SS24

Photo: Alexander McQueen SS24

Photo: Erdem SS24


Uma leather mary-jane flats

Ayede

SHOP NOWEUR 295
Mini silver sequins dress

Rabanne

SHOP NOWEUR 1690
Metallic leather bomber jacket silver

The Attico

SHOP NOWEUR 2900
Letitia silk-charmeuse halterneck top

L´Agence

SHOP NOWEUR 420
Pants with coating

H&M

SHOP NOWEUR 27
Bodil leather flats

Flattered

SHOP NOWEUR 179
Zazaiw skirt

InWear

SHOP NOWEUR 80
Metallic jersey lamé gown

Norma Kamali

SHOP NOWEUR 450

The preppy polo

The polo shirt, as seen on Miu Miu's SS24 runway, quickly became a significant piece for the spring and summer fashion scene. The vast variety of styling opportunities is ought to be one of the biggest reasons for its fast establishment, or maybe it is simple that when Miuccia Prada has spoken, the fashion world follows. When investing in your own, don't be afraid to opt for different colours or fits – the men's section has ample options to offer too.

Photo: Miu Miu SS24

Photo: Victoria Beckham SS24

Photo: Loewe SS24

Photo: Dries Van Noten SS24


Striped knit polo top

Miu Miu

SHOP NOWEUR 1150
Polo pony-motif polo top

Polo Ralph Lauren

SHOP NOWEUR 200
Knitted polo shirt beige

COS

SHOP NOWEUR 59
Venus polo shirt - blue stripe

Saks Potts

SHOP NOWEUR 200
Holiday shirt

Axel Arigato

SHOP NOWEUR 300
Striped piqué cropped polo shirt black

Saint Laurent

SHOP NOWEUR 650
Striped metallic wool and cashmere-blend polo shirt

Brunello Cucinelli

SHOP NOWEUR 1450
Knit fitted polo shirt

Remain Birger Christensen

SHOP NOWEUR 94

Fringes

Scroll through almost any of the SS24 collections and you'll find fringe fever is officially at an all-time fashion high. Swinging from here, there and everywhere – or contained to hemlines and seams – it's the season to enjoy the fringe benefits.

Photo: Rabanne SS24

Photo: Chloé SS24

Photo: AZ Factory SS24

Photo: Prada SS24


The tip off fringed faux suede and quilted shell jacket

Mother

SHOP NOWEUR 680
Asymmetric frilled one-sleeve top

Monki

SHOP NOWEUR 20
Fringed embellished suede knee-high boots

Paris Texas

SHOP NOWEUR 518
Aventador fringed crêpe midi dress

Taller Marmo

SHOP NOWEUR 650
Fringes skirt black

Teurn

SHOP NOWEUR 400
Dumpling small fringed leather crossbody bag

Jil Sander

SHOP NOWEUR 990
Fringed-edge striped polo shirt

Sunnei

SHOP NOWEUR 444
Wade fringed woven jacket

Destree

SHOP NOWEUR 580